Poltergeist

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Poltergeist

(1982)

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Overview

Craig T. Nelson stars as Steve Freeling, the main protagonist, who lives with his wife, Diane, and their three children, Dana, Robbie, and Carol Anne, in Southern California where he sells houses for the company that built the neighborhood. It starts with just a few odd occurrences, such as broken dishes and furniture moving around by itself. However, a tree comes alive and takes Robbie through his bedroom window, and Carol Anne is abducted by ghosts. Realizing that something evil haunts his home, Steve calls in a team of parapsychologists led by Dr. Lesh to investigate, hoping to get Carol Anne back, so he can remove his family from the house before it's too late.

Featured Crew

Steven Spielberg

Director, Screenplay, Story
Michael Grais

Screenplay
Tobe Hooper

Director
Mark Victor

Screenplay

Top Billed Cast

Craig T. Nelson

Steve Freeling
JoBeth Williams

Diane Freeling
Beatrice Straight

Dr. Lesh
Heather O'Rourke

Carol Anne Freeling
Dominique Dunne

Dana Freeling

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A review by John Chard

5.0

By John Chard

We know it as the beast.

The Freeling family are happy and functioning perfectly well until one night their youngest daughter announces that thru the TV, the supernatural are here!

Poltergeist divides the horror crowd big time, the gore fans are simply not impressed by the events in the film, while ghostly supernatural fans such as myself see it as a wasted opportunity. But strip away the flashy production and you start to see the core joke of kids infatuation with the goggle box, so yes, the film could easily be titled under the banner of being a Black Comedy. But be that as it may, and... read the rest.

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Status Released

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October 29, 1982

PG
Theatrical (limited)

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Some material may not be suitable for children under 10. These films may contain some mild language, crude/suggestive humor, scary moments and/or violence. No drug content is present. There are a few exceptions to this rule. A few racial insults may also be heard.
June 4, 1982

PG
Theatrical

Meaning

Some material may not be suitable for children under 10. These films may contain some mild language, crude/suggestive humor, scary moments and/or violence. No drug content is present. There are a few exceptions to this rule. A few racial insults may also be heard.